About

Known credits:
14
Birthday:
1912-03-15
Place of birth:
Centerville, Texas
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Lightnin' Hopkins

Overview

Samuel John "Lightnin'" Hopkins was an American country blues singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional pianist from Centerville, Texas. In 2010 Rolling Stone magazine ranked him No. 71 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.

Known for

Acting
2014 This Ain't No Mouse Music! Actor Self 59
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2007 The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966 Actor Himself 59
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2004 Be Here to Love Me Actor Self (archive footage) 59
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2003 The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2 Actor Himself N/A
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2001 Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979 Actor Himself N/A
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2000 Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins Actor Self N/A
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1996 Texas Blues Guitar Actor Self N/A
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1985 Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985) Actor Self N/A
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1970 Blues Like Showers of Rain Actor Himself (voice) N/A
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1969 The Sun's Gonna Shine Actor Himself 59
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1969 Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down Actor Himself 59
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1968 The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins Actor Self 59
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1968 Lightnin' Les Actor Himself 59
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1963 Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland Actor self N/A
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